 Colored and flavored rock candy commonly sold in the United States | |
| Alternative names | Rock sugar |
|---|---|
| Type | Confectionery |
| Place of origin | India and Iran |
| Main ingredients | Sugar, water |
| Variations | About 10 |
| 223–400 kcal | |
| Other information | 450–225 |
Rock candy or sugar candy,[1] also called rock sugar, or crystal sugar, is a type of confection composed of relatively large sugar crystals. In some parts of the world, local variations are called Misri, nabat[2] or navat.[3][4]
This candy is formed by allowing a supersaturated solution of sugar and water to crystallize onto a surface suitable for crystal nucleation, such as a string, stick, or plain granulated sugar. Heating the water before adding the sugar allows more sugar to dissolve thus producing larger crystals. Crystals form after six to seven days. Food coloring may be added to the mixture to produce colored candy.
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- ^ "What is Nabat? Understanding the Differences Between Regular Sugar and Persian Sugar Cubes". Sadaf.com. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
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